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Senior Indirect Buyer

Nigel Wright Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Nigel Wright Group is seeking a Senior Indirect Buyer for a market-leading Manufacturer in their UK Indirect Procurement Team.
  • The role involves procurement of indirect spend, sourcing, tender management, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
  • Candidates should have strong indirect procurement experience, ideally from the manufacturing sector, with a hands-on and strategic approach.
  • The position offers a salary of £50,000 to £60,000 and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • The successful candidate will work on-site 3 days a week with the option for 2 days of remote work and will benefit from a flexible working environment.
The CompanyNigel Wright Group are delighted to be exclusively supporting a market-leading Manufacturer in their search for a Senior Indirect Buyer to join their UK Indirect Procurement Team.The Client supports both hybrid and flexible working and offers a host of other attractive benefits!  The successful Senior Indirect Buyer will work on site 3 days per week, 2 days remote working permissible.The OpportunityThe main responsibilities for the Senior Indirect Buyer are as follows:
  • Procurement of a variety of indirect spend, including Facilities Management, MRO and Capex 
  • 360 degree procurement role from sourcing and tender management through to contract negotiation/-management
  • Building excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders, adopting a business partnering approach
  • Spend analysis and new supplier sourcing
  • Supplier performance management - resolving supply issues as they arise
  • Focusing upon key metrics - cost avoidance/reduction, supplier consolidation, sustainability
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements
About YouThe ideal  Senior Indirect Buyer will have/be:
  • Strong indirect procurement experience, ideally from within manufacturing sector, multi-site beneficial
  • Hands on approach - accustomed to roles requiring both a hands on and strategic approach
  • Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, excellent communication skills
  • Proven track record in identifying and implementing process improvements 
  • Strong team player
  • Adaptable to dynamic environments

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.